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@El_Flaco
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Royal Cheese Auto: Week 1 Diary Update What's going on, growmies! It's time for the first official weekly update on the Royal Cheese Autoflowers. The Setup & Seedlings I have a total of 10 Royal Cheese Auto plants, and they are now happily back outdoors after a brief trip inside yesterday to protect them from inclement weather. They are all in their final outdoor pots, lined up against the wall, ready to soak up the sun. The seedlings are looking pretty good, and most of the "ladies" are doing well. I noticed several are starting to shoot their second set of true leaves, which is a great sign of healthy growth! A Little Frankenskien & The Cotyledon Confusion One particular plant I'm keeping an eye on is my "Frankenstein." She was a bit of a weird one, coming out with only one cotyledon, and I was worried it was a bad seed since I didn't see any true leaves right away. But she's a fighter! She's now working on her second set of true leaves and is actually looking good. I love to see them thrive, even when they start a bit odd. Feeding Schedule The plants have not received their first feeding yet. I plan on beginning their first nutrient feeding next week, so stay tuned for that in the next update. Security Alert: The Geico/Lizard Threat! While checking the plants, I spotted a little green lizard (I called him a "Geico") hanging out on the wall nearby. I need to be extra careful and keep a close watch on these little critter, because they seem to love eating the young seedlings! I can't let them eat my Royal Cheese! We have to protect the grow. Overall, a solid first week. The plants are transitioning well and showing good signs of early growth. Looking forward to the next update when we start their feeding regimen!
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@pippoek
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Nach dem Entlauben haben die Pflanzen sich weiter prächtig entwickelt. Aber nächster Woch egeht es dann in den Blütelichtzyklus.
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Ultime settimane di flush.... Ma devo dire che usando il flawless finish della advance nutrients .basta anche una settimana di buon flush che viene bella pulita.....
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Eccoci qui... Che splendore questa genetica, NON SEBRA MARIJUANA!!! Questa settimana posso solo dire che sembrano fatte di marmo. STRAIN 1 super compatta chissà come sarà alla fine del raccolto!!!! Si inizia a vedere il viola nelle foglie FINALMENTE!!!!!! Grazie a @Khalifa_Genetics per la collab e a tutti per il supporto🔥🌲❤️
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Shes doing super well and seems to only want water. 4 weeks left on this girl.
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@Its_Fruz
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1 day 12/12 ✂️🍃 7 day 12/12 ✂️🍃
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Week 6 and we are reaching for the skies! LOL...it's a good thing but also bad...as she is starting to get light burn on the top main cola...my light is the highest it can be so I'm hoping that the Fox Farms Nutrient, Open Sesame, stops the stretch and focuses more on bud development. She will get fed on Friday! I absolutely love watching my Runtz grow, I want massive trees in my tent now...I used to go crazy with the LST during veg weeks 4-5 and introduced open sesame earlier because I never wanted tall plants before...my first grow had tons of light burn and my tent is tiny!!! Just a little 2 x 4......but now I am steering that way...I just think the tent looks more beautiful....tall lengthy trees as opposed to short stumpers which is what I have been growing from the start :P Went in with some more LST...at week 6 is usually when I try to go minimal on the manipulation but with how lanky she is...I think there's more room for some surprise colas to make an appearance! Also, I took the SCROG netting out...I want more experience with growing before I start messing with new growing techniques..if you made it this far into reading wow congrats! LOL and Happy Valentine's Day....it's a day about love...loving yourself, your family, your pets, and of course your PLANTS!
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week 4 resumes in a lot of leaf tucking and explosion growth, large fan leaves everywhere ! no stress at all, just letting her be
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I lost all my pictures of my candy kush harvest but the bud was pretty uninspiring, not much for terps or smell and just makes me sleepy so been using it when I get home from my 12 hour shifts at 7am so I can get to sleep quick as possible, will be the last plants EVER from royal queen seeds ,defended them for the last year but since growing real breeders seeds I see that rqs is most definitely a white label seed company that sells us all fake genetics that are not what they say they are,I gave them every chance but when I grow 5 different strains and they all end up looking,smelling and tasting exactly the same theres something fishy going on ,sucks too because now I don't want to give those strains a chance because rqs's version left such a bad taste in my mouth(literally and figuratively)
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3/3: Did some light defo and raised my lights a couple inches...seeing a little bit of burn. I shot a little video of this plant just to have one, but it flickers for some reason..prolly the sub canopy light... 3/4: Spent all day jacking with the closet and swapping out the new a/c.. 3/5: I changed out the reservoir today. I finally found a seller of BioTabs BoomBoom Spray (in Great Britain) that sells to and ships to the US for not-such-ridiculous-prices!! I ordered a 250ml bottle so I won't run out for a while! I'm almost out of Bembe and I've heard good things about Humbolt's Secret Sweet & Sticky, so I ordered a quart to give a try. 3/6: I added a backdrop and photography lighting equipment to my cart at amazon...will pull the trigger on it soon! 3/8: She's looking good and stinking up the whole room now!
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The solo cup Afghani x Mac1 from DNA Junkies is coming to an end. These sticky buds are starting to fade and turning a blueish purple. The smell is strong. Very fruit forward with petrol. Still feeding off the last top dressing.
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Key transition week into flowering. This week started with a serious issue: a strong drought, which left several pots completely dry and one plant especially affected. On Sunday I managed to revive them using only water, rehydrating the substrate properly without stressing the roots. On Monday I applied a full feeding to restore nutritional stability, and on Wednesday another 20 L irrigation, since the plants are consuming a lot at this stage. Today, on the official switch to 12/12, I carried out a deep irrigation of 23 L total, with EC and pH fully adjusted, leaving the substrate well saturated to support the beginning of the stretch. The plants have responded very well to the entire watering sequence, showing a much more uniform canopy and strong growth after the LST work. It’s clear that their demand for water and nutrients increases every day, so we’ll continue raising the irrigation volume progressively over the next weeks to keep them in an optimal rhythm. Now the most decisive phase of the cycle begins. Thanks for following the grow, excited to see how everything develops next week.
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Added frame to keep tent from being sucked in by filter fan.
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@Roberts
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Bubble OG Gum auto is growing great. She is bulking, and has a fruity kinda of a gum smell. The smell will change slightly as she grows more I am sure. It's looking super frosty and like it will be a great smoke. Thank you Ganja Farmer, Athena, and Spider Farmer. 🤜🏻🤛🏻🌱🌱🌱 Thank you grow diaries community for the 👇likes👇, follows, comments, and subscriptions on my YouTube channel👇. ❄️🌱🍻 Happy Growing 🌱🌱🌱 https://youtube.com/channel/UCAhN7yRzWLpcaRHhMIQ7X4g
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This week has been all about shaping the plant. I’ve learned from last that the colas weren’t the same height, because I let the plant do it’s things with just a bit of training. Now I know what to look for so I’m trying my hardest. I top dressed this week with crab meal, Gaia green all purpose 4-4-4, insect frass, kelp meal, bone meal, azomite, and covered it with a healthy serving of worm castings (about an inch to 2 inches). All of which was sprinkled on all the chopped and dropped leaves/branches. I believe in adding biomass to soil, especially for an indoor growing who is money conscious. Doing that can help save me money going back to the store for more soil.
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Week 9: Late Flowering and Ripening Signs of Maturity As we enter week 9, the plants are well into the late flowering stage, with the buds ripening beautifully. The trichomes are becoming more prominent, and there's a noticeable increase in resin production. The aromas are intensifying, making the garden a fragrant delight. The plants are showing clear signs of maturity, indicating that harvest time is approaching. Nutrient and Watering Adjustments To accelerate the ripening process and boost bud production, I'm using FinalPart by Terra Aquatica for Banana Purple Punch and Blue Dream. As from T.A recommended I use it alone with no other nutrients combined. I use it at full dosage but I hope I don't burn them in the end. No risk no fun. However, for Tangie and Gorilla Cookies, I have not changed the nutrient composition, as these plants will likely need another three /four weeks to fully mature. The watering schedule remains consistent, ensuring the plants are hydrated but not overwatered, which is crucial during this delicate phase. Pest Management and Plant Health To combat thrips, I've placed yellow and blue sticky traps around the plants. Fortunately, there have been no further signs of aphid infestation. The plants appear healthy and vigorous, showing no additional pest issues. Individual Plant Observations Blue Dream: Some pistils are starting to change color, and the main bud is becoming denser. The fan leaves are also transitioning from green to yellow, indicating that the plant is drawing nutrients from them. The trichomes are becoming more cloudy. Banana Purple Punch: The plant is experiencing slower growth, with minimal bud expansion. The pistils are changing color, and the buds are developing a beautiful purple hue. The fan leaves are turning yellow as the plant draws nitrogen from them. I’m hoping FinalPart will stimulate a final boost in bud production. Gorilla Cookies: Bud development is also progressing slowly. However, all the large leaves are still green, so I’ll hold off on FinalPart until at least next week. My goal here is to maximize yield. The resin production and aroma are intensifying daily. Tangie: Still in a growth phase, Tangie is a real eye-catcher. While the bud production is underway, the plant may need at least three, possibly even four more weeks to reach full maturity. The resin production and aroma are not yet as advanced as with the other plants, but Tangie looks very vibrant and healthy. Seeking Final Tips and Harvest Advice As we approach the final stages, any tips or advice on maximizing flavor, potency, or overall plant health would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking forward to gear up for the most exciting part of the grow cycle—harvest! Update 27.07: Today, I decided to switch my Gorilla Cookies plant to FinalPart as well. This should give her a boost in trichome production and aroma, and hopefully enhance the flavor too. Tangie is the only plant still on regular bloom nutrients, as she clearly needs another three, maybe even four weeks to fully ripen. Judging by her current growth, she seems poised to yield the most by far.
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This lady has recovered nicely from my 3rd and final hack attack on her. Leaves were so huge, still cannot get over it. Added an Exhale Homegrown Co2 bag to the tent right behind and above her this week as well. I have never used one of these before, but I figured I would give it a shot. More, any, will be good for the plant. Judging by the way she is growing, I imagine she will be hitting her prime height by the end of week 9. Fingers crossed, we will then be going to flower :) Time-lapse lost a days worth of photos. Some user error of some type. Lets just not question it shall we.
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Humongous, rock hard nugs dusted in sugar and still barely any smell. The strange world of genetics.